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Silver Lake PFA

Silver Lake Public Fishing Area is located on 9,500 acres of long leaf and wiregrass dominated pine flat woods in Decatur County. The area is comprised of more than 30 lakes and ponds totaling 537 acres, making it one of the largest PFAs in the state. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy our many nature trails that meander through pine stands and dip close to the waters edge. The property contains several geocaches for weekend explorers. Abundant wildlife on the property provides opportunities for hunters and trappers to hone their skills.

Marben PFA

Marben Public Fishing Area is located within Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center and Clybel WMA, a 6,400-acre area with 20 different ponds, ranging in size from 1 to 95 acres. The ponds are intensively managed for fishing and offer anglers the opportunity to fish for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, and Redear Sunfish. Ponds are specially equipped with fish attractors consisting of PVC pipes and other components to allow those fishing from the shore ample opportunity.

Rocky Mountain PFA

The Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area is located near the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers 2 lakes totaling 559 acres. Anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, redear sunfish, crappie, and walleye.

Heath Lake is open the 1st–10th of each month and there is now a slot limit on largemouth bass. All largemouth bass 14"–20" must be released immediately. There is still a creel limit of 5 fish, only one of which can be over 20".

Paradise PFA

Located on 1,351 acres, Paradise PFA boasts 68 lakes totaling about 525 acres. The area is intensively managed for all outdoor enthusiasts and allows anglers to enjoy their day of fishing from boat or land. Fish species include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, crappie and brown bullhead.

Catch a big fish at a Public Fishing Area and you may be eligible for an Angler Award or even a PFA Record award. Learn more about Angler Awards.

Ocmulgee PFA

Ocmulgee PFA offers a 106-acre lake that is intensively managed to provide the optimum environment for anglers to catch a trophy largemouth bass. Whether you're fishing from the bank or from a boat, the lake provides an abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, and redear sunfish. There are also some yellow bullheads present for anglers to catch. Limited alligator and waterfowl hunting is also allowed on this property.

McDuffie PFA

Located in Georgia's upper coastal plain, McDuffie Public Fishing Area offers anglers 7 ponds ranging in size from 5 to 37 acres. Visitors may fish for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Redear Sunfish while enjoying the longleaf pines and sandy soils.

This area also offers opportunities for dove and waterfowl hunting. Waterfowl hunters must check kiosk at entrance gate for information on which ponds are open. Please check the Hunting Regulations for more information.

Hugh M. Gillis PFA

Hugh M. Gillis PFA boasts a 109-acre lake surrounded by 640 acres of gently rolling terrain with a mixture of longleaf pine and wiregrass communities. The PFA offers anglers an abundance of Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Redear Sunfish.

This PFA also offers opportunities for deer and turkey hunting. The camping area and trails are closed during hunts. Please check the Hunting Regulations for more information.

Flat Creek PFA

Located in Houston County, Flat Creek Public Fishing Area features 102-acre Lonice C. Barrett lake (named after a former DNR Commissioner), a handicap accessible fishing pier, and ample bank access and multiple spots for anglers to cast their lines. Anglers can catch Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Largemouth Bass. Natural timber and man-made structures can be found throughout the lake. The 850-acre area offers plenty of opportunities for bird and wildlife viewing

Evans County PFA

Evans County Public Fishing Area is a 372-acre area encompassing 3 separate lakes, each offering unique fishing and outdoor opportunities to visitors. Bidd Sands Lake is the largest lake and consists of large expanses of open water and areas with dense lily pads. Bidd Sands offers excellent opportunities for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bream and Catfish.